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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,744.82, 61,746.54 and 24,601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,744.82, 61,746.54 and 24,601.74 is: 33,949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,744.82 : 61,746.54 = 24,601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,744.82/61,746.54 = 24,601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,744.82x = 61,746.54 × 24,601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,744.82x = 1,519,072,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,072,322.98/44,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,949.68

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